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What is the process where the haploid nucleus of a sperm cell merges with the haploid nucleus of an egg cell to form a diploid zygote?
In which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
What is the term for the division that forms gametes like sperm and eggs?
Which genetic disorder is caused by the presence of an additional chromosome 21?
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Which event in meiosis can lead to genetic variation in offspring?
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In Mendelian genetics, what are different versions of a gene for a trait called?
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What is the main cause of a person's unique characteristics?
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What is the function of sister chromatids during cell division?
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Which cells have one set of chromosomes and are produced in reproductive organs?
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What is the difference between continuous and discrete variation?
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Where do centromeres, the 'pinched-in' areas on chromosomes, attach during cell division?
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Which term refers to different versions of the same gene, such as purple flower vs. white flower?
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